Wake Up Early In The Morning: In the case of those who prefer to sleep in late, there’s a good chance they’ve pondered how to get out of bed in the morning without hating their lives. Why? Because our society is built for people who are up early.
As a result of early work and school starts (as well as children who wake up at the crack of dawn), those of us who prefer to sleep in are forced to drag out of beds—usually at the last minute possible—and groggily begin their day.
While it would be wonderful to live in a world where we night owls could prosper according to our preferences, the majority of us find that we must wake up earlier in order to accomplish our objectives.
No matter if you want to get an early start on your workout or get a head start on your to-do list, you’ve come to the right place to learn how to stop hitting the snooze button and wake up feeling energized instead.
This post will provide you with several tips that will guide you through the process of waking up early in the morning without becoming overly exhausted.
Let’s start with my 3 best strategies…
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Begin With Ease
When it comes to changing a habit, it’s important to start small and work your way up. This will help your change become more permanent. Instead of attempting to wake up ridiculously early every day all at once, gradually transition into your desired schedule.
You have two options for completing this task:
Getting up a little earlier every day will help you get closer to your goal more quickly.
Start by waking up at the desired time a couple of days a week, and then gradually increase the number of days.
Several studies have indicated that the first option is likely to be the best choice because most sleep scientists strongly recommend going to sleep and (on weekends as well) in order to maintain good sleep hygiene.
Make A Note Of Your Intensions The Night Before
You must mentally prepare yourself to get out of bed when your alarm goes off in order to avoid hitting the snooze button a dozen times (and, inevitably, hating yourself for it).
You must be very clear and determined about two specific things well before your alarm clock goes off. These are as follows:
To begin with, you should expect to actually wake up and get out of bed when your alarm goes off. And two, you must have a clear idea of what you intend to do in the minutes following your awakening.
This planning can take many shapes and forms, including:
VISUALIZATION: Visualizing yourself completing the tasks you want to accomplish is a very powerful strategy that can completely transform your life if used correctly. I use it on a regular basis, and I especially like to use it at night to prepare for the next day. Every morning, I visualize myself smiling and getting out of bed, then going through my morning routine from beginning to end.
GET IT ON RECORD: Create a written plan that includes the time you intend to wake up and the tasks you intend to complete in the order in which you intend to complete them.
ENGAGE THE SERVICES OF AN ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER: Make a commitment to someone who will hold you accountable for getting up early. This could be a workout partner for the early mornings, or it could be someone with whom you simply check in to keep yourself accountable. Allowing someone else to be aware of your plans increases your likelihood of following through on them.
Get A Good Night’s Sleep
Unfortunately, simply setting an earlier bedtime will not guarantee that you will wake up rested in the morning. All of us have spent nights awake in bed, our thoughts racing through our heads, or tossing and turning in our sleep.
When it comes to feeling rested, quality sleep is critical; however, it is not always easy to come by.
One strategy for ensuring restful sleep is to establish a relaxing wind-down routine that will assist your body in entering sleep mode. Here are a few suggestions for things you can do:
turn off the screens a couple of hours before bedtime, take a warm bath, meditate, and stretch out your muscles.
Personally, I like to read while taking a super hot bath infused with oils and Epsom salts. When I get out of the car, I do some stretches (and continue reading) before heading home. I then visualize exactly what I intend to do the following morning as soon as I slip into bed. I’ve discovered that doing so helps me to fall asleep more quickly by relaxing my mind and body.
You Can Wake Up Early In The Morning
Believe me when I say that if I can train myself to wake up early and not despise my life, then absolutely ANYONE can do it! While changing one’s habits is difficult, following these suggestions will make waking up early in the morning much more manageable.
With the help of these three strategies, you can finally say goodbye to your snooze button and learn to discipline yourself to get out of bed in the morning. And don’t forget to print out the free printable checklist provided below.
You’re up to the challenge!